What should I do if I think I'm the father of M.E.?

Contact the Cerro Gordo County Attorney's Office or Cerro Gordo County Department of Human Services right away to declare your interest and get information on the hearing.

When and where is the hearing scheduled?

The hearing is June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse in Mason City.

Can the court provide a lawyer if I can't afford one?

Yes. If you are financially unable to hire counsel, you may apply and the court will appoint an attorney for you.

May 12, 2026 Court Notice: 220 N Washington Ave, Mason City, IA

Unknown putative fathers of a child born 1/3/2018 are notified of a Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009785) with a hearing on June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court. Fathers may appear with or without counsel; court can appoint counsel if indigent.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

A Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009769) in Cerro Gordo County notifies unknown putative fathers of L.S., born 11/18/2025, of a court hearing on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Potential fathers can seek counsel or contact county agencies for information.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

A Juvenile Court child-in-need case (JVJV009777) involving M.P. (born 10/17/2025) has a hearing scheduled June 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Mason City; unknown putative fathers are asked to contact county officials about paternity and legal representation.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

Unknown putative fathers of K.H. (born 1/12/2012) are notified of hearings in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court on petitions for termination of parental rights and child in need of assistance. Failure to appear may forfeit the right to contest the petitions.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

Notice to any unknown putative fathers that a Child in Need of Assistance case concerning M.P. (born 10/17/2025) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court with a hearing set for June 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

Unknown putative fathers of K.H. (born 1/12/2012) are notified of petitions to terminate parental rights and a child-in-need petition, with a hearing set for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court. Failure to appear may forfeit the right to contest.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

A Child in Need of Assistance petition concerning L.S. (born 11/18/2025) is scheduled for hearing in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM; putative fathers are notified and may seek appointed counsel.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

A Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009791) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court concerning G.G. born 11/24/2009. A hearing is set for June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM; potential fathers are asked to contact county authorities or obtain counsel.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

A Child in Need of Assistance case involving G.G. (born 11/24/2009) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court; a hearing is set for June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Potential fathers should contact the County Attorney or DHS and may obtain court-appointed counsel if indigent.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeMason City

Court Notice — 220 N Washington Ave, Mason City, IA (JVJV009785)

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Unknown putative fathers of a child born 1/3/2018 are notified of a Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009785) with a hearing on June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court. Fathers may appear with or without counsel; court can appoint counsel if indigent.

A Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009769) in Cerro Gordo County notifies unknown putative fathers of L.S., born 11/18/2025, of a court hearing on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Potential fathers can seek counsel or contact county agencies for information.

A Juvenile Court child-in-need case (JVJV009777) involving M.P. (born 10/17/2025) has a hearing scheduled June 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Mason City; unknown putative fathers are asked to contact county officials about paternity and legal representation.

Unknown putative fathers of K.H. (born 1/12/2012) are notified of hearings in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court on petitions for termination of parental rights and child in need of assistance. Failure to appear may forfeit the right to contest the petitions.

Notice to any unknown putative fathers that a Child in Need of Assistance case concerning M.P. (born 10/17/2025) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court with a hearing set for June 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Unknown putative fathers of K.H. (born 1/12/2012) are notified of petitions to terminate parental rights and a child-in-need petition, with a hearing set for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court. Failure to appear may forfeit the right to contest.

A Child in Need of Assistance petition concerning L.S. (born 11/18/2025) is scheduled for hearing in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court on June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM; putative fathers are notified and may seek appointed counsel.

A Child in Need of Assistance case (JVJV009791) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court concerning G.G. born 11/24/2009. A hearing is set for June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM; potential fathers are asked to contact county authorities or obtain counsel.

A Child in Need of Assistance case involving G.G. (born 11/24/2009) is pending in Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Court; a hearing is set for June 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Potential fathers should contact the County Attorney or DHS and may obtain court-appointed counsel if indigent.

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